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Scaphoid fracture
A break in a small wrist bone (scaphoid) often caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand. It can be missed on early X-rays and may need re-imaging.
Common triggers
- Falls onto an outstretched hand
- Sports impact
When to seek care
- Wrist pain after a fall, especially at the base of the thumb
- Pain that doesn't settle in a few days
- Tenderness deep in the 'snuffbox' on the thumb side
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Related care
Splints often used
If conservative care is not enough
Sources
- Scaphoid fracture — American Society for Surgery of the Hand(accessed 2026-04-22)